Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFixed term · Full timeApply by 11 December 2026
Job Description – Director of Nursing (IVF)
Department: Nursing / Assisted Reproductive Medicine (IVF)
Position: Director of Nursing
Specialty: Fertility & Reproductive Medicine
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Director of Nursing to lead and oversee nursing operations within an IVF and Fertility Centre. The successful candidate will be responsible for clinical leadership, nursing team management, patient care standards, regulatory compliance and ensuring high-quality nursing services throughout the fertility treatment journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and supervise the nursing department and clinical nursing teams.
- Oversee nursing operations across IVF, fertility, outpatient and procedural units.
- Ensure high standards of patient care, safety and clinical governance.
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
- Supervise nursing activities related to IVF procedures, egg retrieval, embryo transfer and fertility treatments.
- Ensure effective patient counselling, education and pre/post-procedure care.
- Coordinate with fertility consultants, embryologists, anesthetists and other healthcare professionals.
- Manage staffing, workforce planning, recruitment, training and performance evaluations.
- Monitor clinical KPIs, patient satisfaction and nursing service quality.
- Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, accreditation standards and infection-control protocols.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing; master's degree in nursing or healthcare management is preferred.
- Valid professional nursing license or eligibility for the relevant healthcare authority.
- Minimum 8–10 years of nursing experience, including substantial leadership or management experience.
- Previous experience as Director of Nursing, Nursing Manager, Head of Nursing or an equivalent senior leadership position.
- Strong clinical experience in IVF, Fertility, Reproductive Medicine or Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational and decision-making skills.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety and healthcare regulatory standards.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working in a recognized IVF center, fertility hospital or reproductive medicine department.
- Knowledge of IVF treatment pathways, ovarian stimulation, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer and fertility patient management.
- Experience in nursing department development, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.